Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Jaguar E-Type

In 1961 Jagur released what was going to bee named the most beautiful car of all time, the Jaguar E-Type. It was first of its kind with standard power disk breaks on all four corners. The first E-Type came with 3.8 liter Jag engine from the XK150, which was upgraded in 1964 to a 4.2 L with more leg room and the hood latches where  inside the cabin. Also another high tech feature was rear coil springs with independent suspension providing pretty good handling. There where two body options: coupe and convertible. The coupe also had the option of a 2+2 seating arrangement but the down side was a longer body with a wheel base of 105 inches. In 1961 when the E-Type first came out The Motor drove the E-type get in the car up to 149.1 mph with a 0-60mph time in 7.1 seconds.The car they tested cost £2,097 or $3,327.21. The E-Type got a surprising 21.3 miles per gallon.
In 1961 Jagur released what was going to bee named the most beautiful car of all time, the Jaguar E-Type. It was first of its kind with standard power disk breaks on all four corners. The first E-Type came with 3.8 liter Jag engine from the XK150, which was upgraded in 1964 to a 4.2 L with more leg room and the hood latches where  inside the cabin. Also another high tech feature was rear coil springs with independent suspension providing pretty good handling. There where three body options: coupe and convertible. The coupe also had the option of a 2+2 seating arrangement but the down side was a longer body with a wheel base of 105 inches. In 1961 when the E-Type first came out The Motor drove the E-type get in the car up to 149.1 mph with a 0-60mph time in 7.1 seconds.The car they tested cost £2,097 or $3,327.21. The E-Type got a surprising 21.3 miles per gallon. In 1969 the Second Series of Jaguar E-Type was introduced with new body features like open head lights and rap around rear bumper. Also upgraded breaks added and power steering was now a option. In 1971 the last three years of a great legend came reality as Jaguar discontinued the E-Type in 1974. They still made big changes like adding a 5.2L V12 engine, standard power steering and updated breaks yet again. There was only two body type now the convertible and 2+2 coupe bringing a new front grill. In 1974 the sails had unfortunately drop by 15,000 so it was time for this magnificent car to rest once and for all. Good Night Jaguar E-Type.


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